Dr. David Tuggle, a pediatric surgeon, recounts his harrowing experience during the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995. He vividly describes the chaos he faced while treating survivors at the Children's Hospital amid devastation. The emotional toll on medical teams is palpable as they race against time to save young lives, including a gripping story about a survivor named Dana Bradley who endured an emergency amputation. Tuggle reflects on the resilience of the community and the profound impact of this tragedy on those involved.
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Dana Bradley's Rescue
Dr. David Tuggle, a pediatric surgeon, helped rescue survivors at the Oklahoma City bombing.
He and Dr. Sullivan amputated Dana Bradley's leg to free her from rubble.
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Dana Bradley's Recovery
Dana Bradley recovered and later had two more children.
She lost her baby son, daughter, and mother in the bombing.
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Remembering the Positive
Surgeons often remember cases that don't go as planned.
This extreme case with Dana was successful, making it a positive memory for Dr. Tuggle.
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On 19 April 1995, a huge truck bomb killed 168 people in a government building in Oklahoma City, US. There were 19 children among the dead and more than 500 people were injured. One of the perpetrators, Timothy McVeigh, was executed in 2001.
Dr David Tuggle was a paediatric surgeon who helped find survivors. He spoke to Golnoosh Golshani in 2015.
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